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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3647 RICHMOND ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19134 | |
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| 3357 ALMOND ST |
| Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** |
| — |
| GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 808 E RUSSELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace gas boiler with new, like in kind, gas boiler. Connect to existing supply lines and chimney. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3322 JASPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2550 E MONMOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alteration of the existing two story house with basement. Addition third story and roof deck above the existing second floor. Pilot house access stair only. details per plan and documents. Building used as single family dwelling. CO part of this permit. | — | Saliaj Remodeling LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1934 CASTOR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3228 KENSINGTON AVE | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 926 E TIOGA ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation for finish basement of an existing single family dwelling., work includes installation new sheetrock, floor, paint wall. details per plan. see RP-2026-006553 for basement front stairs details. | — | J & C SERVICES LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2018 E WISHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2058 E BIRCH ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE REAR 1ST STORY PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-108057. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-108057. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALE | — | Olympia Construction LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | MICHAEL HENRY | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3461 N WATER ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3455 PALMETTO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF AN EXTERIOR WALL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2817 EMERALD ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005018 | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 AND 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2851 E THOMPSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE AND 4" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2817 EMERALD ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE AND 4" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE AND 4" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE AND 4" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3636 JASPER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3081 EMERALD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fai. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1934 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19134 |